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Beartooth Rehabilitation and Nursing

350 W PIKE AVE, COLUMBUS, MT, 59019
(406) 290-5070
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections4/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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CMS facility ID
275159
Care type
Nursing home
County
Stillwater
State
MT
Facility name
Beartooth Rehabilitation and Nursing
Street address
350 W PIKE AVE
City / state / ZIP
Columbus, MT 59019
Phone
(406) 290-5070

About this facility — Beartooth Rehabilitation and Nursing

Beartooth Rehabilitation and Nursing is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Columbus, Montana. Licensed capacity is not published in the federal registry this listing is sourced from; state licensing records — which we pull when compiling a report — typically include it.

It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Columbus and 62 skilled nursing facilities across Montana. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Beartooth Rehabilitation and Nursing 79 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $50,592 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
The Charly Bello Family, the Maze Family, the Swain Family, & Walter Myers
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Larsen, Kole
Indirect owner — 10% stake — since 2024
White Ash Llc
Direct owner — 10% stake — since 2024
Lake, Brandy
Operational control — since 2024
Macewen, Jeffrey
Operational control — since 2024
Olmstead, Stacey
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2026

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
2024-12-18
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
32 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$50,592 total
Last standard inspection
2026-02-10
Nurse staffing
2.9 hours per resident per day

Services & coverage

Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-02-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered20 citations
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2026-03-20
F-0584
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2026-03-20
F-0600
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-03-20
F-0609
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-03-20
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-03-20
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-03-20
F-0657
E · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2026-03-20
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2026-03-20
F-0688
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2026-03-20
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-04-27
F-0742
D · No harm found
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected 2026-03-20
F-0801
F · No harm foundFood safety
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2026-03-25
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-03-20
F-0835
F · No harm found
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2026-03-20
F-0837
F · No harm found
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Corrected 2026-03-20
F-0838
F · No harm found
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2026-03-20
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-03-20
F-0847
E · No harm found
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected 2026-03-20
F-0865
F · No harm found
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2026-03-20
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-03-20
2025-09-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered12 citations
F-0600
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-10-03
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-10-03
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-10-03
F-0628
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-10-03
F-0637
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2025-10-03
F-0640
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2025-10-03
F-0641
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-10-03
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-10-03
F-0658
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-10-03
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-10-03
F-0865
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2025-10-03
F-0868
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2025-10-03
4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (47 citations)
2025-07-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0577
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2025-08-22
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-08-22
F-0585
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2025-08-22
2024-12-05Health inspection8 citations
F-0584
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-01-03
F-0656
E · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-01-03
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-01-03
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-01-03
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-01-03
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-01-03
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2025-01-03
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-03
2026-02-10Fire-safety inspection16 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2026-03-20
E-0006
F · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2026-03-20
E-0013
F · No harm found
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2026-03-20
E-0029
F · No harm found
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2026-03-20
E-0030
F · No harm found
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2026-03-20
E-0036
F · No harm found
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2026-03-20
E-0037
F · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2026-03-20
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2026-03-20
K-0222
E · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2026-03-20
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2026-03-20
K-0300
E · No harm found
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2026-03-20
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2026-03-20
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-04-02
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-03-20
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2026-03-20
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-03-20
2024-12-05Fire-safety inspection20 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-01-08
E-0006
F · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2025-01-08
E-0026
F · No harm found
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2025-01-08
E-0031
F · No harm found
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2025-01-08
E-0035
F · No harm found
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Corrected 2025-01-08
E-0036
F · No harm found
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2025-01-08
E-0037
F · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2025-01-08
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-01-08
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-01-08
K-0271
E · No harm found
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2025-01-08
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-01-08
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-01-08
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-01-08
K-0355
F · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-01-08
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-01-08
K-0911
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2025-01-08
K-0912
F · No harm found
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-01-08
K-0916
F · No harm found
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2025-01-08
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-01-08
K-0921
F · No harm found
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-01-08

Federal penalties

2026-02-10Fine$32,988
2025-09-04Fine$17,604
2026-02-10Medicare payment denial — 41 days
Total fines$50,592
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 275159.

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Secretary of State filings
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pacer.uscourts.gov
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